A Multi-agent Framework for Enterprise Information Integration

In this paper, we first study the three problems facing with enterprise information integration. Next we introduce the concepts of Multi-agent technology, and then look at some related research on Multi-agent technology. Multi-agent technology has been regarded as one of the promising technologies for establishing complex enterprise software systems. In particular, the features of Multi-agent technology such as autonomy, distributed collaboration, and intelligence naturally fit with the characteristics of enterprise information integration. Finally, we combine the verdicts from different sections of this paper, propose a general framework that utilizes Multi-agent technology for enterprise information integration, and choose the most suitable development platform JADE. The framework could better support foe enterprise information integration at various levels, include heterogeneous enterprise data integration, application systems integration and business processes integration. Besides it also could support workflow management.